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the 3rd annual BA-Meetup will be held March 14-16, 2011 in London, UK
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Most likely the event will be held again at RAF Northolt, a Royal Air Force station located in West London only approximately 10 km (6.2 mi)
north of London Heathrow Airport
Arrival by private or corporate aircraft
Based at RAF Northolt (EGWU), Northolt Jet Centre is an extension of London City Airport Jet Centre and provides
Premier Passenger Service.
With a 1,684m runway Northolt is ideal for all corporate aircraft, up to and including Boeing and Airbus Business Jets
with a maximum capacity of 30 seats (excluding single engine aircraft). Helicopters are also accepted.
Arrival at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Taxi -
The taxi ride may take about 25 minutes. The costs are estimated at £ 20 - 25
( = approx. € 22 -28 ; $ 32 - 41 ).
Bus 140 (red double-decker)- Heathrow - Harlington - Hayes - Northolt - South Harrow - Harrow - Harrow Weald.
Approx. 25 minutes.
Train/Underground
Train and Underground Stations nearby include Ruislip Gardens and South Ruislip, both on the London Underground Central Line. South Ruislip is also served by the Chiltern Line into Marylebone Station.
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History
The military airfield at Northolt became operational in 1915 when aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps flew defensive patrols
against Zeppelin raids over London. During World War II it was one of the key airfields in the defense of London and an
active base for RAF and Polish Air Force squadrons.
Soon after World War II, Northolt became a significant civilian airport, but the airline flights ceased on the opening
of the central area at Heathrow in 1954. It then wholly reverted to military use.
Since about 1980 movements of privately civilian aircraft, mainly corporate jets, have outnumbered military aircraft.
RAF Northolt is restricted to just 3,500 flights a year (7000 Movements). Therefore access is at a premium.
The oldest building on the Station, the Officers' Mess, was built in 1929 and is still operational.
Recently the remains of the 'Battle of Britain' Ops Room were discovered on the base. It is the last example of its kind
and is now being restored as a national heritage building.
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